Zimbabwe Rejects 'Unfair' US Health Aid Deal Over Data Concerns

Zimbabwe has rejected a proposed US health aid deal, citing concerns over access to biological samples and the lack of data sharing benefits for the country. The government claims the agreement was 'lopsided' and wanted more equitable terms for the partnership.

The US had offered financial and technical assistance to Zimbabwe's healthcare system, but the deal hit a snag over intellectual property rights and data ownership. Zimbabwe wanted to ensure that it would have access to the biological samples collected during the collaboration and a fair share of the research benefits.

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